What's best for refitting / sealing rear light cluster (480)

Ulrikas PA · May 21st, 2014, 20:22

Am looking to make a repair to an edge of a rear cluster and am looking for some advice on

- how to remove without breaking!
- what to refit it with (butyl tape or something else)
- anything else to stop leaks once refitted?

Thanks !

Anadinolin · May 21st, 2014, 21:50

Have a quick look on the 480 section, they make.new clusters now somewhere, but 150 euros per side I think.

Appart from.that im a bit.Useless need to get my grubby mitts on a 480 hehe

doingitsideways · May 21st, 2014, 22:31

Wanna buy one, Andy? I have a selection of two!

As he says, 480 europe is your best bet on this.

Never tried myself, but I'm not looking forward to removing them to restore mine.

Yes, Scandix are making replacements, at around £150 per side.

Here they are, but they don't come with a seal, helpfully!

Removal would rather depend on how they've been fitted. If they've never been out before, then just VERY careful wiggling should do the trick once they're unfastened.

If they've been refitted before though, there's a very good chance they've been stuck back in with silicone or similar as the seals disappeared from parts lists years ago

Someone over on 480 europe started making seals for them a couple of years ago, not sure what happened with it though.

Good luck!

Steve

Anadinolin · May 25th, 2014, 14:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by doingitsideways

Wanna buy one, Andy? I have a selection of two!

Steve

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Would love to, but the Mrs says no

doingitsideways · May 25th, 2014, 15:14

Ooh... I do love a bit of breakbeat!

Lao · Jul 3rd, 2014, 15:51

The back light seals are available at one of the members of the Volvo 480 Register in the Netherlands.
Try club europe site to find him.
If you want theme I could contact him for you.

With the seals its much easyer to remove theme and place back.

May 21st, 2014, 20:22	#1
Ulrikas PA Master Member Last Online: Jan 7th, 2024 21:44 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ex-owner: V60 D6 Polestar	What's best for refitting / sealing rear light cluster (480) Am looking to make a repair to an edge of a rear cluster and am looking for some advice on - how to remove without breaking! - what to refit it with (butyl tape or something else) - anything else to stop leaks once refitted? Thanks !

May 21st, 2014, 21:50	#2
Anadinolin VOC Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2022 14:32 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Upminster View Photos By: Anadinolin	Have a quick look on the 480 section, they make.new clusters now somewhere, but 150 euros per side I think. Appart from.that im a bit.Useless need to get my grubby mitts on a 480 hehe __________________ what good music deserves is full deep bass to give it warmth. the stock volvo sub works....just at high volumes Drum n Bass and dubstep

May 21st, 2014, 22:31	#3
doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	Wanna buy one, Andy? I have a selection of two! As he says, 480 europe is your best bet on this. Never tried myself, but I'm not looking forward to removing them to restore mine. Yes, Scandix are making replacements, at around £150 per side. Here they are, but they don't come with a seal, helpfully! Removal would rather depend on how they've been fitted. If they've never been out before, then just VERY careful wiggling should do the trick once they're unfastened. If they've been refitted before though, there's a very good chance they've been stuck back in with silicone or similar as the seals disappeared from parts lists years ago Someone over on 480 europe started making seals for them a couple of years ago, not sure what happened with it though. Good luck! Steve __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue!

May 25th, 2014, 15:14	#5
doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	Ooh... I do love a bit of breakbeat! __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue!

Jul 3rd, 2014, 15:51	#6
Lao New Member Last Online: Mar 19th, 2018 12:13 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Rotterdam	The back light seals are available at one of the members of the Volvo 480 Register in the Netherlands. Try club europe site to find him. If you want theme I could contact him for you. With the seals its much easyer to remove theme and place back.

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